Friday “The only reason to visit Florida is to identify your daughter’s dead body.” That line from actor/comedian Patton Oswalt is funny because it’s true, as Homer Simpson would say. True and biting observations are the stuff of Oswalt’s stand-up shows. The diminutive comedian gave voice to Remy, the starring…
This Sunday millionaires will dress up in clothes that belong to other people, sing songs and worship a gold statue. No, it’s not an Illuminati meeting, it’s the Academy Awards! This year’s Oscars — or indoor kids’ Super Bowl — will surely have some dark-horse victories, a few surprise guests…
Grand Prairie is on the hunt for Texas artists to help transform lackluster traffic signal boxes into vibrant works of art. This year, the themes are “Celebrate the Environment” and “Celebrate Literacy and Libraries.” Artists from across the state can submit original work in the categories until 5 p.m. Friday,…
If the locations look familiar the next time you’re binging a new show on Amazon, that’s because you’re looking at scenes of your own backyard. #Washed, a new show premiering on Amazon Prime’s streaming service, was written and filmed completely in Dallas. #Washed follows Mark, played by Corey Pratt, as…
The DSO announced today that Jennifer Hudson will appear with the orchestra as the headlining performance of this year’s SOLUNA Festival. You may remember Hudson as a finalist on season 3 of American Idol, but her talents go far beyond that. She’s since won two Grammys for her work as…
Wednesday National Love Your Pet Day is Wednesday, or as you might believe, every day. Yes, there is an entire day dedicated to the act of loving your dog, and on this day, you must give your pet extra belly rubs, treats and exercise. At least that’s what Cedar Hill…
Launching an international film festival could mean that Mansfield has graduated from small town Texas. The city, which now boasts more than 70,000 people, is not only “minutes from everything” but also “second to none,” according to its website. And the inaugural Mansfield International Film Festival may set a stage…
Corsicana is only votes away from being thrust into the national spotlight. The Texas city is one of six still in the running to be the featured destination in Hulu’s original series Small Business Revolution: Main Street. Now preparing for its fourth season, Small Business Revolution selects one city and…
One more section. James Gross stands high above the crowd at Ninja Nation and reaches out for an apple-sized object suspended in the air in front of him. Grasping it between his palms, he hangs on as the bar above him slides down a U-shaped track. At the end of…
There won’t be any professional Major League Soccer players kicking the ball on a soccer field this weekend. Instead there will be professional gamers virtually controlling the players. Professional EA Sports FIFA 19 esports gamers, who are representing their local MLS clubs, will compete in the eMLS League Series Two…
Friday Still basking in that post-Valentine’s Day glow? Keep your cynicism at bay just a little longer with the charming little musical that hails from the all-you-need-is-love era of the late-1960s and has remained a theatrical mainstay thanks to its enduring message and endearing optimism. Lyric Stage at The Majestic,…
By 27, Kaitlyn Gannon had suffered three torn ACLs and undergone five knee surgeries. The recovery was a grueling one for the soccer player and swimmer, but using her exercise science degree from Texas State University, she rebounded stronger than ever. Gannon is now sharing that expertise with other recovery…
Kitchen Dog Theater will serve a dark-comedy cocktail when it presents the regional premiere of playwright Clare Barron’s You Got Older. The sometimes-raunchy dramedy mixes Mae’s erotic fantasies about an imaginary cowboy carrying a whip and stirs them together with a good measure of grief, creating the powerful story of…
In what has become somewhat of a time-honored tradition for Americans on their way back up or back down the ladder of fame, Lindsay Lohan debuted her first reality TV series, Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club, earlier this year. Less than an hour and a half away from the birthplace of…
Claudia Oshry is just a girl with no job. But of course she has nearly half a dozen jobs, all consisting of buzz words that baby boomers roll their eyes at. She’s the social media personality behind the Instagram account @girlwithnojob that began as a blog about her internship (when…
Last year, the cast of Pocket Sandwich Theatre’s comedy The Roof — which parodies actor, writer and director Tommy Wiseau’s unintentional comedic drama The Room — reached out to their characters’ Room counterparts before the premiere of their play. Except, of course, for Wiseau because, well, he’s Tommy Wiseau. Actor Dan…
Wednesday Valentine’s Day is not, in fact, a holiday made up by the greeting card company to sell chocolates and cards and stuffed bears. It was created by the Roman Catholic Church in the 5th century to replace a Roman holiday, and it became devoted to romance in the 1400s…
February is the time to celebrate the love in our lives. Now that Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) in Parks and Recreation has gifted us the notion of Galentine’s Day, we can officially recognize that love extends beyond romance. What a relief. There are tons of things in Dallas for…
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is under new management — both artistic and administrative — with CEO Kim Noltemy, who took the reins in the middle of the 2017/18 season, and new music director Fabio Luisi. Amidst these monumental changes, the DSO has teased several new initiatives and fresh programming, many…
Add skateboarding to the list of things you can do in Deep Ellum. The Point Skate Shop, a one-stop shop for all skateboarding gear and apparel, is now open. Behind its tinted windows on Main Street, customers are greeted with a variety of shoes, clothes and boards. Then suddenly, their…
Even if the mainstream has squandered media’s powers, television, film and new advancements in virtual technology still possess the amazing ability to transport audiences to new places and perspectives. So many new and exciting ventures are exploring these growing art forms that the Dallas VideoFest can’t share it with just…
In a child’s hands, LEGOs can become a castle or tower. In artist Nathan Sawaya’s hands, they become a global attraction. “The Art of the Brick,” a touring display of life-size LEGO creations, makes its Texas debut when it takes up residence at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science…
